66--PA-LAMAR NFH AND NE FSHRY-QIAGEN SUPL
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The contract is a sole-source award under FAR Part 13 for QIAGEN-specific molecular biology consumables, including DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kits, Investigator Lyse&Spin Basket Kits, Proteinase K, and 2-mL collection tubes, to support federally mandated environmental DNA detection and genetic monitoring programs. The procurement is justified exclusively on technical necessity, as QIAGEN’s proprietary buffer formulations, silica-membrane column architecture, and validated workflows are irreplaceable for maintaining assay sensitivity, data continuity, and protocol compliance with existing federal genetic monitoring systems. No viable alternatives exist, making substitution with other vendors’ products prohibited due to the risk of data disruption and regulatory noncompliance. The contract has a performance period from April 17, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with delivery directed to the Department of the Interior’s contracting office in Falls Church, VA, though the exact place of performance for usage is implied to be the Northeast Fishery Center Genetics Laboratory. Pricing is based on QIAGEN Quote #260417US02063580AC but the exact contract value is not disclosed, consistent with simplified acquisition procedures under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. Packaging must preserve product integrity for reagent efficacy, though no explicit cold chain, desiccant, or MIL-STD requirements are defined; labeling and traceability are expected to follow manufacturer specifications and federal assay standards. Inspection and acceptance responsibilities rest with the Government, and the award decision is not based on competitive pricing or trade-off analysis but on the certified necessity of using only QIAGEN’s validated systems. No formal FAR contract clauses appear in Section I, no attachments are listed in Section J, and no offeror representations or certifications such as UEI, CAGE, or socioeconomic status are provided by QIAGEN LLC. The contracting office is operated by the Department of the Interior under Agency Code 140F1G, with Solmaz Salih listed as the primary point of contact and Samantha Silverbrand as the signed Program/Project Officer, who certified the sole-source justification. Invoicing methods, payment details, accounting codes, and COR/COTR information are not specified, and FOB terms, contract type, or option periods are absent, reflecting the streamlined nature of the acquisition under FAR Subpart 13.106-1.
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THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Communications Branch intends to award a firm fixed price sole source under the authority of FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).: Qiagen, LLC.
19300 Germantown RD
Germantown, Maryland
20874-1415, United States
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and the Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies. The object of this sole source award is to require the purchase of QIAGEN consumable supplies to support ongoing environmental DNA (eDNA) detection workflows, genomic DNA extraction, and sample preparation. The items requested ¿ including DNeasy Blood & Tissue Kits, Investigator Lyse&Spin Basket Kits, Proteinase K, and 2¿mL collection tubes ¿ are essential to sustaining genetic monitoring activities and maintaining continuity of established protocols. These reagents and consumables directly support high¿sensitivity DNA extraction, sample lysis, and consistent specimen processing essential for federally mandated surveillance and molecular ecology projects. The QIAGEN product line requested ¿ specifically DNeasy kits, Investigator Lyse&Spin Baskets, Proteinase K, and collection tubes ¿ match established workflows and platform requirements. No alternate manufacturer provides direct substitutes that fulfill all compatibility, chemical, and performance needs.
Because only Magic Valley can meet these combined technical and biological requirements, competition is not feasible for this acquisition.
This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.
Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: contact@example.gov.
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED
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